How many people go to Dry Tortugas a year?

More than 80,000 people a year come to see and explore this secluded oasis and all of its eco-wonders. Elevation: 10 feet. Average annual precipitation: Throughout the year, in Dry Tortugas National Park, there are 87.8 rainfall days, and 36.42? (925.1mm) of precipitation is accumulated.



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Located in the southwest corner of the Florida Keys reef system, Dry Tortugas National Park is a remote park that is more than 99% water. Its crystal clear ocean waters abound with incredible marine life.

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Unfortunately, while the Dry Tortugas were an attractive destination for marauding pirates, they were also the site of some 200 shipwrecks before the construction of the lighthouse on Loggerhead Key.

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Located in the southwest corner of the Florida Keys reef system, Dry Tortugas National Park is a remote park that is more than 99% water. Its crystal clear ocean waters abound with incredible marine life.

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A definite yes! I wasn't sure as well if it was going to be worth the money and worth the money to stay in the party town of Key West for a couple of nights. But let me tell you not only is Dry Tortugas one of the best national parks i have been too, it is almost a life-changing experience!

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The campground is a self-service fee area with a nightly fee of: $15 per night, per individual site. $30 per night for the LARGE group site.

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Fort Jefferson's most famous prisoner, Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd has left his historical mark on the Dry Tortugas. Samuel Alexander Mudd was born on December 20th, 1833 in Maryland, just 30 miles from Washington, DC.

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Located some 70 miles west of Key West, and consisting of wide-open water and a smattering of small islands, Dry Tortugas is actually the wettest national park in the country—one that necessitates swimming and snorkeling to really grasp its breadth.

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Yes! There are about a dozen National Park Service personnel living and working in the Dry Tortugas. The group includes rangers, maintenance workers, and their families—enough to provide for the basic support and protection of the 100–square–mile park.

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Fort Jefferson on Garden Key Supply and subsidence problems and the Civil War delayed construction. The fort was never completed because of fears that additional bricks and cannon would cause further settling and place more stress on the structure and the cistern system.

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